April Hatcher, David Miller and Lisa Lewis meet at Murphy JHS to publish their library blogs to the school community
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Information Specialists Go Web 2.0
April Hatcher, David Miller and Lisa Lewis meet at Murphy JHS to publish their library blogs to the school community
Online Books, Poems and Short Stories
Access thousands of free books for teachers and the classic enthusiast
View recently added books or browse the list of authors
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
New Books
New Books-Just Arrived
Jim Rasenberger, America, 1908: The Dawn of Flight
Joseph V. Ellis, American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic
Jimmy Carter, Beyond the White House: Waging Peace
Catherine J. Kordich, Bloom's How to Write About John Steinbeck
Anna Priddy, Bloom's How to Write About Emily Dickenson
Kim Becnel, Bloom's How to Write About F. Scott Fitzgerald
Harold Bloom (ed.), Charles Dickens
Harold Bloom (ed.), Edgar Allan Poe
Canby Courtlandt, Encyclopedia of Historic Places
Susan Hitchcock Tyler, Frankenstein: A Cultural History
Eric Lane, The Genius of America
Jessica Snyder Sachs, Good Germs, Bad Germs
Harold Bloom (ed.), Jane Austen
Lawrence Bergreen, Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu
John W. Wright (ed.), The New York Times Almanac 2008
Jack Kerouac, On the Road
Harold Bloom (ed.), Ralph Waldo Emerson
Devra Lee Davis, The Secret History of the War On Cancer
Marcus Rediker, The Slave Ship: A Human History
Barbera Mertz, Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs
Frank Delany, Tipperary: A Novel
Harold Bloom (ed.), Walt Whitman
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Mr. Jeremy Oatis----William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Briefly answer the following questions using full sentences:
1. In what year was Shakespeare born?
2. In what year was Julius Caesar born? When did he rule Rome?
3. What role did he play in European History?
4. Who was Brutus? What role did he play in Roman History?
5. Who was Marc Antony? What was his relationship to Caesar?
6. What is a Republic? In what year was the Roman Republic established?
7/ What is a triumverate? Who were the members of the First Triumverate?
Weblinks
Resources for Literary Research
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Ms. Clarice Riggio-AP World History-----19th Century Biographies
AP World History
2nd Quarter Project
19th Century Biographies
Ms. Clairice Riggio
Background Information: The umbrella of the 19th Century covers the time period of 1750 to 1914. Historians refer to this period as The Long 19th Century and it is characterized by several themes which have shaped the world we live in today. These themes are Industrialization, Revolution and Independence Movements, Nationalism, Reform Movements, Imperialism and Emancipation. These themes illustrate the changes that helped set in motion the increase in the power of the West in the world at large.
Task: You are to choose one of the aforementioned themes of the 19th Century and discuss TWO individuals that personified that theme. You are to discuss ONE Male and ONE Female. They must be related to the same theme and have had similar goals, but they do NOT have to have worked together! Papers should discuss the background information of each individual, the contributions/activities of each individual and their impact on World History. Your introduction should examine the theme and your conclusion should establish a connection between the two individuals.
Grading: The grade for this project will be determined by the following criteria:
Discussion of Theme: 10 points
Background Information: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Activities/Contributions: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Impact: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Conclusion/Connection: 10 points
Bibliography/Citation: (MLA Format): 10 points
Format, Spelling, Grammar: 10 points
MLA Format can be found on the Information Center Blog
Background Information: The umbrella of the 19th Century covers the time period of 1750 to 1914. Historians refer to this period as The Long 19th Century and it is characterized by several themes which have shaped the world we live in today. These themes are Industrialization, Revolution and Independence Movements, Nationalism, Reform Movements, Imperialism and Emancipation. These themes illustrate the changes that helped set in motion the increase in the power of the West in the world at large.
Task: You are to choose one of the aforementioned themes of the 19th Century and discuss TWO individuals that personified that theme. You are to discuss ONE Male and ONE Female. They must be related to the same theme and have had similar goals, but they do NOT have to have worked together! Papers should discuss the background information of each individual, the contributions/activities of each individual and their impact on World History. Your introduction should examine the theme and your conclusion should establish a connection between the two individuals.
Grading: The grade for this project will be determined by the following criteria:
Discussion of Theme: 10 points
Background Information: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Activities/Contributions: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Impact: 20 points total (10 points for each individual)
Conclusion/Connection: 10 points
Bibliography/Citation: (MLA Format): 10 points
Format, Spelling, Grammar: 10 points
MLA Format can be found on the Information Center Blog
and on this post
Papers should be approximately 5-7 pages in length.
Papers MUST be typed, doubled-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font Times New Roman or Arial.
Papers should have a cover with a title, your name, my name and your class period.
Papers will NOT be accepted unless they are stapled!
Papers are Due no later than Wednesday, January 17. Late papers will lose half a letter grade for each day they are late.
This project is part of your second quarter project grade which is 20% of your second Quarter grade!!
Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated!!
Biography Proposal: One page write-up what theme you have selected, who you are researching and why and some of your possible sources MUST be submitted for my approval on Wednesday, January 3. This write-up will count in your writing grade.
Papers should be approximately 5-7 pages in length.
Papers MUST be typed, doubled-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font Times New Roman or Arial.
Papers should have a cover with a title, your name, my name and your class period.
Papers will NOT be accepted unless they are stapled!
Papers are Due no later than Wednesday, January 17. Late papers will lose half a letter grade for each day they are late.
This project is part of your second quarter project grade which is 20% of your second Quarter grade!!
Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated!!
Biography Proposal: One page write-up what theme you have selected, who you are researching and why and some of your possible sources MUST be submitted for my approval on Wednesday, January 3. This write-up will count in your writing grade.
Library Resources
Online Databases
History Study Center
Wilson Biographies
Encyclopedia Britannica Online-Student Edition
World Book Online
Student Resource Center
Websites
Academic Integrity-MLA Citation
Academic Integrity-Noodletools Citation System
Citation Machine
Citation Style For Research Papers
Academic Integrity-Noodletools Citation System
Citation Machine
Citation Style For Research Papers
Monday, November 26, 2007
Dr. Paul Brendel-----InStar
Navigating ScienceDirect
What's New In ScienceDirect
Registering and Logging In
Performing an Advanced Search
Reviewing Search Results
Reviewing Documents
Browsing Publications
Personalizing your Settings
Monday, November 19, 2007
Mrs. Lisa Rochford-English-----Introduction to The Great Gatsby- 1920s Culture and Literature
Research Assignment
Introduction to The Great Gatsby
Overview: In order to appreciate the beauty and social commentary embedded in The Great Gatsby, we need to understand the culture of the 1920’s. In your groups, you are going to research an aspect of this time period and present your findings in an oral presentation for the class. You will be given two class periods to research in the library and one class period in the room to organize and prepare your presentation.
TOPICS: Women in the 1920’s
The Gold Coast (Then and Now)
F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre
Prohibition
Music and Dance in the 1920’s
Art in the 1920’s
Requirements:
Your group presentation should be approximately 10 minutes long
Your discussion must be informative and touch upon the most important details of your topic. If your topic seems too broad, your group should decide upon a more specific focus for your presentation. Remember, we are trying to illustrate how these topics/events reflect the culture and social life during this time period.
When you present your topic to the class, each member of your group must address the class in some way. (Think about how you might divide up the work to ensure that everyone plays an equal role. This might include dividing up the actual research, note taking, artwork, and speaking responsibilities.)
You must have some sort of audio/visual aspect of your presentation. This can take the form of posters, handouts, musical selections, photographs, video clips, PowerPoint, etc. Just keep in mind the time frame as you prepare your presentation.
Your research must come from at least three different sources. One should be from a print source, and one must be from one of the library’s databases. BEWARE OF SHADY INTERNET SOURCES!
Time Frame
Monday 11/19 and Tuesday 11/20 – Library Work Session
Monday 11/26 – In –Class Work Session
Tuesday 11/27 – Thursday 11/29 Presentations!
** If a group member is absent on the day of the presentation, THE GROUP WILL STILL PRESENT! The missing student will have to present his/her portion of the presentation in writing!
Grading:
Group Grade: You will receive a class work grade for this short research presentation. In determining your grade, I will consider the following qualities:
Quality of Information 40 points
Quality of Audio/Visual 30 points
Oral Presentation Skills 15 points
clarity, projection, eye contact, organization, etc…
Work Cited Page (MLA) 15 points
Individual Grade/Responses: You will write two journal logs as a result of these presentations. The first entry should be a discussion of your own research topic and presentation. The second entry should be about what you have learned from the other groups. (You will need to take notes as other groups present in order to do this!)
Introduction to The Great Gatsby
Overview: In order to appreciate the beauty and social commentary embedded in The Great Gatsby, we need to understand the culture of the 1920’s. In your groups, you are going to research an aspect of this time period and present your findings in an oral presentation for the class. You will be given two class periods to research in the library and one class period in the room to organize and prepare your presentation.
TOPICS: Women in the 1920’s
The Gold Coast (Then and Now)
F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre
Prohibition
Music and Dance in the 1920’s
Art in the 1920’s
Requirements:
Your group presentation should be approximately 10 minutes long
Your discussion must be informative and touch upon the most important details of your topic. If your topic seems too broad, your group should decide upon a more specific focus for your presentation. Remember, we are trying to illustrate how these topics/events reflect the culture and social life during this time period.
When you present your topic to the class, each member of your group must address the class in some way. (Think about how you might divide up the work to ensure that everyone plays an equal role. This might include dividing up the actual research, note taking, artwork, and speaking responsibilities.)
You must have some sort of audio/visual aspect of your presentation. This can take the form of posters, handouts, musical selections, photographs, video clips, PowerPoint, etc. Just keep in mind the time frame as you prepare your presentation.
Your research must come from at least three different sources. One should be from a print source, and one must be from one of the library’s databases. BEWARE OF SHADY INTERNET SOURCES!
Time Frame
Monday 11/19 and Tuesday 11/20 – Library Work Session
Monday 11/26 – In –Class Work Session
Tuesday 11/27 – Thursday 11/29 Presentations!
** If a group member is absent on the day of the presentation, THE GROUP WILL STILL PRESENT! The missing student will have to present his/her portion of the presentation in writing!
Grading:
Group Grade: You will receive a class work grade for this short research presentation. In determining your grade, I will consider the following qualities:
Quality of Information 40 points
Quality of Audio/Visual 30 points
Oral Presentation Skills 15 points
clarity, projection, eye contact, organization, etc…
Work Cited Page (MLA) 15 points
Individual Grade/Responses: You will write two journal logs as a result of these presentations. The first entry should be a discussion of your own research topic and presentation. The second entry should be about what you have learned from the other groups. (You will need to take notes as other groups present in order to do this!)
Information Center Resources
Websites
Online Databases
Virtual Reference Collection
History Study Center
Encyclopedia Britannica Online Student Edition
http://esboces.org/SLS/vrc.cfm?uCol=23
Thomas Gale Databases
Student Resource Center
Literature Resource Center
http://find.galegroup.com/menu/commonmenu.do?userGroupName=east75249
Online Catalog
http://wcwmhs.3villagecsd.k12.ny.us/webopac/main?siteid=wmwc
Virtual Reference Collection
History Study Center
Encyclopedia Britannica Online Student Edition
http://esboces.org/SLS/vrc.cfm?uCol=23
Thomas Gale Databases
Student Resource Center
Literature Resource Center
http://find.galegroup.com/menu/commonmenu.do?userGroupName=east75249
Online Catalog
http://wcwmhs.3villagecsd.k12.ny.us/webopac/main?siteid=wmwc
Friday, November 16, 2007
Mr.Steven Schrader-Global History-----Imperialism
Imperialism
Internet Modern History Sourcebook: Imperialism
Regents Prep (Global History) Imperialism
Online Databases
Virtual Reference Collection
History Study Center
Encyclopedia Britannica Online Student Edition
http://esboces.org/SLS/vrc.cfm?uCol=23
Thomas Gale Databases
Student Resource Center
http://find.galegroup.com/menu/commonmenu.do?userGroupName=east75249
Online Catalog
http://wcwmhs.3villagecsd.k12.ny.us/webopac/main?siteid=wmwc
Virtual Reference Collection
History Study Center
Encyclopedia Britannica Online Student Edition
http://esboces.org/SLS/vrc.cfm?uCol=23
Thomas Gale Databases
Student Resource Center
http://find.galegroup.com/menu/commonmenu.do?userGroupName=east75249
Online Catalog
http://wcwmhs.3villagecsd.k12.ny.us/webopac/main?siteid=wmwc
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Mr. Ira Sterne-----Global History and Geography-----Charles Dickens and Themes of Industrialization
Dickens and Industrialization’s Discontents…
Below find an excerpt from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. YOUR TASK:
Using the information center databases and all the historical readings available, define fully the highlighted words and terms and what they meant to the poor and destitute….personally, I have always identified with Scrooge…BAH! HUMBUG!
At this festive season of the year, Mr. Scrooge," said the gentleman, taking up a pen, "it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the poor and destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. Many thousands are in want of common necessaries; hundreds of thousands are in want of common comforts, sir." "Are there no prisons?" asked Scrooge. "Plenty of prisons," said the gentleman, laying down the pen again. "And the Union workhouses?" demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?" "They are. Still," returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not." "The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?" said Scrooge. "Both very busy, sir." "Oh! I was afraid, from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course," said Scrooge. "I'm very glad to hear it." "Under the impression that they scarcely furnish Christian cheer of mind or body to the multitude," returned the gentleman, "a few of us are endeavouring to raise a fund to buy the Poor some meat and drink, and means of warmth. We choose this time, because it is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt, and Abundance rejoices. What shall I put you down for?"
1) the prisons
2) Union workhouses
3) the treadmill
4) Poor Law
What are these gentlemen asking of Scrooge?
Why?
Information Center Resources
Dickens Glossary
Enotes
Internet Modern History Sourcebook-Industrial Revolution
Labor Issues
Online Databases
Virtual Reference Collection
History Study Center
Encyclopedia Britannica Online Student Edition
Thomas Gale Databases
Student Resource Center
Literature Resource Center
Online Catalog
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Mrs. Candance Candreva-----Introduction to Antigone
Antigone-----Greek Myths
As an introduction to the play Antigone your group will be researching a popular Greek figure. Each group will choose a person from the list below and create a presentation for the class. Each presentation must include the following items:
· A visual which depicts your Greek figure and displays the important aspects of their story
· A retelling of your character’s myth
· Any lesson or moral learned from the story. If the myth is an origin myth discuss what the myth is showing us the start of.
Choose from the following characters
Prometheus
Zeus
Medusa
Hades
Hercules
Narcissus
Cronus
Aphrodite
Poseidon
Tantalos
As an introduction to the play Antigone your group will be researching a popular Greek figure. Each group will choose a person from the list below and create a presentation for the class. Each presentation must include the following items:
· A visual which depicts your Greek figure and displays the important aspects of their story
· A retelling of your character’s myth
· Any lesson or moral learned from the story. If the myth is an origin myth discuss what the myth is showing us the start of.
Choose from the following characters
Prometheus
Zeus
Medusa
Hades
Hercules
Narcissus
Cronus
Aphrodite
Poseidon
Tantalos
Information Center Resources
Web Collection Plus Catalog
Virtual Reference Collection Online Databases
Reference Sources: Worldbook Online, Encyclopedia Britannica Student Edition
Mrs. Kristen Dietz-----Studio Art (Unit 2: Mixed Media)-----Images of Social Issues in American Culture
Social Issues Resources
(1) Virtual Reference Collection Online Databases
SIRS Researcher-Issue Arrangement
News/Periodicals-eLibrary, Masterfile Select, New York Times,
Proquest Multiple Databases, USA Today
(2) PRO/Con Multivolume Print Set
Grolier Educational, Danburry, Connecticut
Social Issues-Homework Center-Multnomah County Library
(3) Edited List of Websites
(4) Search the Online Catalog (Web Collection Plus) for Print Resources
Friday, October 26, 2007
Mr. David Eaton-----Research Project
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Group 1: The Great Depression-What were its causes? What were its effects?
Group 2: Migrant farm workers in the 1930s
Group 3. Migrant farm workers today
Group 4: The life of John Steinbeck
Group 5: Caring for the mentally challenged
All students must submit to the instructor:
A Work Cited Page
A Summary of the Information Presented (one per group with all member names)
A Reflection Essay
Library Resources:
Search the Catalog-Web Collection Plus
Thomson Gale Databases
Virtual Reference Collection
Citation Machine
Noodletools Citation System
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Sra. Marvel Martin-----Estudio Sobre Mexico
Mexcio
Culture, Government, Economy, History
Vitrual Reference Collection-CultureGrams
CIA World Factbook
Mayan Calendar
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Mr. Jeremy Oatis-----Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology----- Web Sites
Information Center-----Online Databases
Gale Group---Student Resource Center
World Book Online---VRC
Encyclopedia Britannica Online-School Edition---VRC
Print Resources
Web Collection Plus Catalog
Circulating Book Cart Available
Monday, October 15, 2007
Mr. Ira Sterne-----Napoleon: Hero or Tyrant?
Global History and Geography
Mr. Sterne
Web Search
Napoleon: Hero or Tyrant?
History is subject to interpretation. People and events are viewed in different ways by different people for different reasons. Here is your chance to be a historian!
Your task is to write a one page analysis to decide if Napoleon was either a tyrant or hero.
Choose a search engine or any of the research tools that Mr. Miller has mentioned- we have some great research products at WMHS thanks to the tireless work of the brilliant library staff. We hope you take this opportunity to become familiar with them…
As you research, it would be advisable to keep these questions in mind, as a sort of a compass directing your search.
Did Napoleon do more to preserve the gains of the French Revolution, or more to destroy them?
Napoleon became Emperor with the enthusiastic support of the people. How does that circumstance affect your opinion?
Can a conqueror be also a hero?
Did Napoleon conquer others for his own glory, or did he have more noble motives?
Check out these keywords or phrases: Napoleon, Code Napoleon (or Napoleonic Code), Continental System, Legion of Honor, Coup d’Etat, Berlin and Milan Decrees, Bank of France.
REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST USE AND LIST AT LEAST FOUR SOURCES TO LOOK AT THIS HISTORICAL PROBLEM-
OPINION IS COOL, BUT BACK UP YOUR OPINIONS!!!
Some suggested websites:
http://www.pbs.org/empires/napoleon/n_clas/heroortyrant.html
Mr. Sterne
Web Search
Napoleon: Hero or Tyrant?
History is subject to interpretation. People and events are viewed in different ways by different people for different reasons. Here is your chance to be a historian!
Your task is to write a one page analysis to decide if Napoleon was either a tyrant or hero.
Choose a search engine or any of the research tools that Mr. Miller has mentioned- we have some great research products at WMHS thanks to the tireless work of the brilliant library staff. We hope you take this opportunity to become familiar with them…
As you research, it would be advisable to keep these questions in mind, as a sort of a compass directing your search.
Did Napoleon do more to preserve the gains of the French Revolution, or more to destroy them?
Napoleon became Emperor with the enthusiastic support of the people. How does that circumstance affect your opinion?
Can a conqueror be also a hero?
Did Napoleon conquer others for his own glory, or did he have more noble motives?
Check out these keywords or phrases: Napoleon, Code Napoleon (or Napoleonic Code), Continental System, Legion of Honor, Coup d’Etat, Berlin and Milan Decrees, Bank of France.
REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST USE AND LIST AT LEAST FOUR SOURCES TO LOOK AT THIS HISTORICAL PROBLEM-
OPINION IS COOL, BUT BACK UP YOUR OPINIONS!!!
Some suggested websites:
http://www.pbs.org/empires/napoleon/n_clas/heroortyrant.html
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Sra. Muller-----Hispanic Heroes
Sra. Muller Spanish 4
Qt. 1 Project Hispanic Heroes
Objectives: To develop a knowledge and understanding about the Hispanic Culture through the research of a Hispanic Hero.
Procedure: Create a brochure with the following requirements.
Requirements:
1. Front cover must have picture of your hero
2. information must be written in Spanish
3. information must be cited
Content:
1. Where were they born, what is their heritage if they were born in the US?
2. short biography about them
3. What was the political climate of their country?
4. What contributions did they provided for their community and/or the world
Education Resources:
1. A reference book from the library
2. Gale group
3. http://www.unbeatables.com/HHeroes.html
4. Google.com
Due Date: October 30, 2007
Qt. 1 Project Hispanic Heroes
Objectives: To develop a knowledge and understanding about the Hispanic Culture through the research of a Hispanic Hero.
Procedure: Create a brochure with the following requirements.
Requirements:
1. Front cover must have picture of your hero
2. information must be written in Spanish
3. information must be cited
Content:
1. Where were they born, what is their heritage if they were born in the US?
2. short biography about them
3. What was the political climate of their country?
4. What contributions did they provided for their community and/or the world
Education Resources:
1. A reference book from the library
2. Gale group
3. http://www.unbeatables.com/HHeroes.html
4. Google.com
Due Date: October 30, 2007
Web Sites
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Mrs. Barbara Inners, Chairperson-----WMHS English Department
WORLD AUTHORS AND ACADEMIC INTERGRITY
Nobel Laureates in Literature
British Literary Prizes
The Man Booker Prize
Friday, September 28, 2007
Sra. Muller-----Proyecto Herencia Hispana
Nombre__________Fecha__________
Tema Groupas
Cinco de Mayo----- Katie/Emily
Conquista: Manta de Toros----- Timo/Adam
Tuerncas y Tornillos----- Giacomo/Andrew
Fidel Casto----- Dan/Dan
Castillo de America----- Keith/Tom
Misterioso Ancestrales----- Lauren/Rachel
Detectives Submarinos----- Ian/John
Racies de America----- Hari/Henna
Misterios de la Historia----- Sam/Catherine
Eva Peron----- Joyce/Soojin
Proceso: Usen hojas de papel y/o cartel
a. hagan una copia de su tema.
b. traduzcan el vocabulario
c. contesten las preguntas
d. hagan dos actividades y presentable a nuestra clase
Fecha del proyecto: el 9 de October
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Mr. John Strub-----Evolution of the United States Constitution
The United States Constitution and
the Evolution of Political Theories and Governmental Systems:
Internet Medieval Sourcebook
The Magna Carta
The English Bill of Rights
The Petition of Right
The United States Consitution
Monday, September 24, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15
"National Hispanic Heritage Month is a national observance authorized by Public Law 100-402. The observation was initiated in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week but was expanded in 1988 to include the entire 31 day period." http://www.nea.org/takenote/hispanherit0509.html
See also http://www.infoplease.com/spot/hhm1.html
Bases de Datos de Ebsco-Ehostes y Thomson Gale-Informe
(Virtual Reference Collection)
http://esboces.org/SLS/vrc.cfm?uCol=23
See also http://www.infoplease.com/spot/hhm1.html
Bases de Datos de Ebsco-Ehostes y Thomson Gale-Informe
(Virtual Reference Collection)
http://esboces.org/SLS/vrc.cfm?uCol=23
Mr. John Strub----- AP World History Web Quest
Nationalism and Industrialization in 19th Century Europe
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Consitution Day-----Monday, September 17, 2007
Information Center Web Links
Constituition Day Implementation Guide
Other Resources
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Citing Resources-----Academic Intergrity
Noodletools.com
Please see the Information Specialist for the WHMS username and password
to sign up for a student account
Save your research and import your bibliography into a word document
Son of Citation Machine
MLA Citation Style Examples
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Sachem Public Library's Learning 2.0
The Ward Melville High School Library Blog was prepared using the Sachem Public Library Learning 2.0 Website
This is an online self discovery program that encourages the exploration of web 2.0 tools and new technologies based upon the learning experience created by the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenberg County
Students and Staff are welcome to complete this tutorial
Suffolk Wave Emedia
Download Emedia
Music, Videos and Audio Books 24/7
Use you public library card to set up an account with Suffolk Wave
Download the Overdrive Media Counsole for access
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
Collaborative Communication
Wikis are collaborative websites that allow users to add or modify content. Wikipedia is an example. You may want to form a study group to communicate academic information about a class or school project. Students and Staff may want to check out the University of Calgary Wiki.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Locating and Accessing Blogs and Tracking Popular Blogs
Locate a blog in a subject that you are researching for school or in an area of personal interest.
See lists of the most popular blogs. Access Technorati.
Organizing Favorite Websites
Store and organize you bookmarks or import them to your blog. See sites that have been bookmarked by others. Open a del.icio.us account.
Check out sachblog established by Sachem Public Library.
Creating A Search Engine
Students and Staff can creat their own search engine using Rollyo
Check out Science webpages
Friday, June 1, 2007
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Bloglines and Technorati
Subscribe to Bloglines
Receive RSS Feeds
View the Information Center Bloglines link
Search Blogs using Technorati
Friday, May 25, 2007
Spell with flickr
Check out Spell with flickr (web 2.0)
a mashup of an image database with a word generator
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Web 2.0
Students and staff may want to use Web 2.0 communication software
- Blogs, Wikis, RSS feeds -
Publish to the web and receive user defined information
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
